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½ Real
1840 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1822-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
On the perimeter, superior semicircular legend "¡VIVA LA FEDERACIÓN!" And lower the date "1840".
In the countryside, between palm wreaths tied with bow, value as a fraction "5/10". Beading points.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¡VIVA LA FEDERACION!
1840
5/10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight : 2.30 to 2.70 grams
Diameter: 22 to 22.20 millimeters
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real 1840 coin from Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Argentina. The coin was issued in 1840, just a few years after Argentina declared its independence from Spain in 1816. At that time, the country was experiencing a period of political instability and economic growth, with the establishment of new trade routes and the expansion of agriculture and livestock production. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for currency to facilitate trade and commerce in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real 1840 coin.
